The diction like the words long, pine, all my days shows how desperately Odysseus wants to go home even though he's spent about ten years with Calypso. ... In "The Odyssey," hunger is a main cause of temptation. ... But even from there my courage, my presence of mind and tactics saved us all...up now, follow my orders, all of us work as one!" ... Many parts of the Odyssey enables us to see Odysseus as the epic hero. ... As we see the hero's journey and epic characteristics merge, we are better able to understand the book and the character of Odysseus....

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The first known poems in the classical epic tradition were the two Homeric epics: The Iliad and The Odyssey. Although the authorship of The Iliad and The Odyssey are traditionally attributed to Homer, both poems were actually formed through the oral tradition (Beye 3). ... Even if Homer was the initial narrator of both epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey would have undergone many changes with each recitation (7). ... This is most apparent through the character Achilles in The Iliad. ... For example, in Book I, Canto I, Spenser describes the adventure that the Redcrosse Knight must embark on: Upo...

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Literary works such as the Iliad and Odyssey by Homer show evidence characteristic of an anti-hero. ... The postmodern era gave birth to a number of fictional characters. ... All human beings have flaws. ... The character, Dr. ... In his eyes, stealing is not wrong because he is only thinking about saving Nora's life. ...

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He must decide if he will carry his journey out till the end, or turn back and not learn the truth about himself and other humans. ... This parallels his psychological decision to leave behind all that he knew to be true up until that point and discover the truth no matter how harsh it may be. ... and may you find all well when you come back" (pg. 87). ... Allegorically, he embarks on a psychological and spiritual odyssey. ... The man replies that he has walked this road with all Brown's ancestors before, and therefore, convinces Brown to continue the path. ...

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King Gilgamesh cared about his kingdom more than he cared about his own fame or glory, which is the sign of a true hero. ... Gilgamesh's character-building journeys taught him that his achievements, rather than immortality, were the key to his long-lasting legacy. ... Through out the book The Odyssey, Odysseus has proven that he could be sly and smart. ... " This quote is about Odysseus tricking the cyclops into believing his name was nobody, so he would not get in trouble or get hurt. ... But Zeus ruined it all- gods will no doubt....

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• Grade Level: High School